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Mark Drakeford announces his resignation as First Minister of Wales and leader of Welsh Labour.
Mark Drakeford announces his resignation as First Minister of Wales and leader of Welsh Labour. A leadership election will be held by the end of March 2024 to select Drakeford's replacement.
15 Indian opposition MPs suspended over protest, one cleared
Fifteen opposition MPs were suspended by the Lok Sabha for disruptive conduct during a Winter Session. One MP's suspension was withdrawn after confirmation he was not present.
Stormont ministers' WhatsApp messages lost after device resets
Former Stormont ministers' WhatsApp messages were lost when government-issued devices were reset to factory settings, the inquiry heard. The inquiry continues to seek recovery of some of the missing material.
Klitschko warns Ukraine drifting toward authoritarianism
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told Der Spiegel Ukraine is moving toward authoritarianism, with the President's Office viewing mayors as obstacles to centralised power. He cited growing centralisation and lack of communication with President Zelensky.
Four major Congolese opposition parties form a coalition to contest President Félix Tshisekedi in the upcoming election.
Four major Congolese opposition parties form a coalition to contest President Félix Tshisekedi in the upcoming election. Martin Fayulu's party remains absent from the agreement.
Sunak replaces Braverman with Cleverly, brings Cameron back to Cabinet
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak dismissed Suella Braverman as Home Secretary following her criticism of a pro-Palestinian protest in central London. He appointed James Cleverly as the new Home Secretary and named David Cameron as Foreign Secretary.